Requirements
- There are no prerequisites for this course. This course is designed for independent and self-paced learning.
Features
- Tailored for healthcare systems to be able to build capacity in staff and expanding scope.
- A transferable tool of knowledge transfer for an interprofessional team.
- Easily accessible & easy to navigate.
Target audiences
- AbClo customers.
- Health care professionals.
- Medical device industry professionals.
- Students and researchers.
The AbClo education course is designed to help users conceptualize what AbClo is, why it is needed, how AbClo works and the gaps it can bridge to enhance care delivery. This course uses different tools of engagement such as pictures and videos to build capacity in different users to be able to successfully apply, assess and manage AbClo.
A physician prescribes AbClo, and any authorized individual can apply/adjust/monitor the device
Yes. Either alone or in combination with NWPT, AbClo can be deployed to assist in the primary closure in the Open Abdomen (OA) patient.
AbClo is the only commercially available non-invasive approach supporting closure of open abdomens.
AbClo is indicated for use in adult open abdomen (laparostomy) patients acute or trauma based.
AbClo can be used effectively in high BMI patients. Larger sized CDR (circumferential dynamic retainer) binders are available for use in these patients. AbClo has been used effectively in patients with a BMI of 61.
No, AbClo is not reusable. AbClo can be reused on the same patient.
Abdominal pressure should be monitored using standard hospital protocols. The AbClo tensioner bag and gauge do not measure abdominal pressure.
Yes. An opening can be cut in the CDR binder to allow for stoma access.
The AbClo device can be removed and replaced to allow for abdominal access.
AbClo is Manufactured in Canada.
Instructions for ordering AbClo are available on our website and in the VATS document on page #83.